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Channellock Father’s Day Giveaway

Enter To Win a Channellock Tool Roll No. 3 To celebrate Father’s Day the folks at Channellock are sponsoring a really great giveaway. One of our lucky readers is going to win a Channellock Tool Roll No. 3. To help celebrate Channellock’s 125th year in business, the pliers in the winner’s tool roll with be […]

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Makita’s New Cordless Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw

18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw (model LXSL01) Over the last year or so we’ve seen the cordless tool offerings really focus on small 12 volt compact tools and lots of 18V impact type tools. Well this week an exciting announcement from Makita has something entirely new to consider. Makita has […]

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MAKITA Expands 12V max Lithium-Ion – 3/8” Impact Wrench

New Cordless 3/8” Impact Wrench Ideal for Automotive Technicians, Installers, and More La Mirada, Calif. – Makita, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial strength power and results, has added to its groundbreaking line of cordless power tools with an addition to the 12V […]

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Milwaukee® Introduces Small Angle Grinders

Small Angle Grinders with Revolutionary New Motor Technology MILWAUKEE, WI –Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation continues to demonstrate a focused commitment on metal working with the launch of 18 Small Angle Grinders in 2011 that deliver up to 3X more durability and up to 50% more power than the competition. With an unrelenting determination to develop […]

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CRAFTSMAN® And “PICKER” Frank Fritz In Search Of America’s Classic Tools

Popular antique collector and pickerFrank Fritz will review submitted treasures on the Craftsman Facebook page and appear at select Sears Hometown Stores “Finding America’s Treasures,”  is a program which will spotlight the old, hidden and rusty tool treasures found in garages, workshops and attics across the country. Fans can share a photo of their treasure and a brief description […]

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Fluke Tool Bag Giveaway

 Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology is giving away a $ 2,500  “fantasy tool bag” filled with Fluke tools of your choice. I’m a huge fan of Fluke tools and have several in my tool box.  From simple voltage tester to a TIS thermal imager, these tool are top quality […]

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FLUKE® Thermal Imager

Fluke Corporation, the leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced a new entry level Fluke TiS Thermal Imager at the 2011 IBS, Las Vegas. I like Fluke for their no nonsense tough and reliable tools. This Fluke TiS thermal imager is a helpful tool to help remodelers like me quickly diagnose any hidden rot, missing […]

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Veto Pro Pac Open Top Tool Bag Review

Veto Pro Pac OT-LC and OT-XL Open Top Tool Bags Once again I had the pleasure of testing some Veto Pro Pac Tool Bags and this time I tested the Open Top bags, OT-LC and OT-XL to be more specific. A couple of months ago I tested the Veto Pro Pac Model LC and found […]

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PORTER-CABLE® Launches New Oscillating Tools

PORTER-CABLE® Launches Corded and Cordless Oscillating Tools with Tool Free System Back in January I spotted the new line of Porter-Cable Oscillating Tools with the Tool Free System at the International Builder’s Show. I’m happy to say that the tools have now been officially announced with both a corded and cordless version about to hit […]

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Eagle America Spline Jig

Spline Joinery ~ Woodworking Joint As a carpenter I occasionally get to dabble into woodworking and cabinet making.   One thing I enjoy doing is making boxes with different, good looking joints.  dove tails, box joints and splines quickly come to mind.  Using these types of joints always increases the strength of ther project but also […]

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